Blistering of Graphite/Polymer Composites Galvanically Coupled with Metals in Sea Water

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Abstract:

The electrochemical nature of blistering in carbon vinyl ester composites in sea water and saline solution was confirmed. Carbon fiber polyester composites also blistered. It was therefore shown that blistering is a generic degradation phenomena for many carbon containing polymer composites. The location of the fluid filled blisters in the composites was detailed. The aqueous blister liquid contains organic species and has a pH greater than 10. Blisters formed on vinyl esterplatinum composites caused degradation of the polymer which could not be duplicated in 10N sodium hydroxide solution. Absorption kinetics data for water and electrolyte in carbon fibervinyl ester composites is established.

Author(s):
Tucker, Wayne C. ; Brown, Richard ; Rockett, Thomas J. ; Miriyala, Shravan
Author Organization(s):
RHODE ISLAND UNIV KINGSTON COLL OF ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.,
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-J-1328
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*METALS, LIQUIDS, WATER, POLYMERS, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, CARBON FIBERS, CARBON, PLATINUM, KINETICS, ABSORPTION, ELECTROLYTES, ESTERS, GRAPHITED MATERIALS, SEA WATER, POLYESTER PLASTICS, SALINE SOLUTION, VINYL PLASTICS, DEGRADATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
*CARBON REINFORCED COMPOSITES, *COMPOSITE MATERIALS, *GALVANIC CORROSION, *BLISTERING, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, CARBON FIBERS, POLYESTER FIBERS, POLYMERS, ELECTROCHEMISTY, CONDUCTIVITY, GRAPHITE EPOXY COMPOSITES
Report Date:
1991 Jan 01